Farm Technician

Jubilee Housing•Washington, DC

2h•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Farm Technician is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with days to be determined. The role supports all aspects of daily farm operation, including seeding and propagation, harvesting, system maintenance, and data collection. It is hands-on and physically demanding, and contributes to local food production and the community’s social impact. The technician carries out crop-production schedules; records production and maintenance information; follows standard operating procedures and food-safety practices; maintains farm sanitation; and performs general farm upkeep, cleaning, organizing, and minor repairs. The role also involves coordinating with farm staff and participants in the Jubilee Housing Reentry Program, communicating operational needs and challenges to management, observing safety and quality standards, and helping improve farm procedures. Training may be provided for technical knowledge.

Requirements

Comfortable performing manual labor and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to work in a physically active environment involving standing, bending, and climbing.
Good time-management and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Finalists must complete a pre-employment background check, including employment and education verifications.
Three professional references must be provided if selected for the role.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in gardening, horticulture, or controlled-environment agriculture, including hydroponics or aquaponics.
Basic understanding of nutrient management and water-quality parameters such as pH and EC; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

Carry out weekly seeding, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting schedules.
Log weekly production data, system maintenance, and deviations from standard operating procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures and standard food-safety practices.
Maintain sanitation standards in greenhouse and aquaponics areas.
Perform physical work such as lifting and carrying supplies, cleaning growing areas, and moving equipment.
Assist with general farm maintenance, including cleaning, organizing, sanitizing workspaces, and making minor repairs.
Work collaboratively with farm staff and participants from the Jubilee Housing Reentry Program.
Communicate operational challenges, resource needs, and production issues to management.
Follow health, safety, and food-safety protocols; participate in safety inspections and risk assessments.
Check that harvested produce meets quality standards before distribution.
Help develop and refine standard operating procedures as the farm evolves.
Keep up to date on controlled-environment agriculture best practices through training, reading, or collaboration with management.